BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNIFY BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4223514/creol-fall-colloquium-jelena-vuckovic-stanford-university/ DTSTAMP:20261002T110000 DTSTART:20261002T110000 DTEND:20261002T120000 LOCATION:Virtual and CREOL: CROL-103 SUMMARY:CANCELED - CREOL Fall Colloquium: Jelena Vuckovic, Stanford University URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4223514/creol-fall-colloquium-jelena-vuckovic-stanford-university/ DESCRIPTION:Title: Inverse designed, densely integrated classical and quantum photonics\n\nAbstract: Recent breakthroughs in photonics design, along with new nanofabrication approaches and heterogeneous integration play crucial roles in building photonics for applications including optical interconnects and quantum technologies. This design breakthrough is named photonic inverse design, and refers to efficiently searching through the space of all possible photonic device geometries, within fabrication constraints, and by employing fast electromagnetic solvers and optimization tools. Additionally, new photonic platforms have been developed which enable functionalities beyond silicon on insulator, including silicon carbide, diamond, and Titanium:sapphire on insulator, as well as ultra-strong electro-optic materials, such as strontium and barium titanate. With these new approaches to design and fabrication, novel optoelectronic devices and systems have been designed and demonstrated, including error-free and fast chip-to-chip and on-chip optical interconnects compatible with commercial foundries, chip scale Ti:sapphire lasers and amplifiers, CMOS compatible isolators and laser frequency stabilizers, and silicon carbide and diamond chip-scale quantum technologies\n\nAbout the Speaker: Jelena Vuckovic (PhD Caltech 2002) is the Jensen Huang Professor of Global Leadership, Professor of Electrical Engineering and, by courtesy, of Applied Physics at Stanford. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and an External Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics. Her honors include Zeiss Award, Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship, Geoffrey Frew Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Sciences, the IET A. F. Harvey Engineering Research Prize, Mildred Dresselhaus Lectureship from MIT, and the Humboldt Prize. She is a Fellow of the APS, Optica, and IEEE. Vuckovic is a co-founder and a lead scientific advisor of SPINS Photonics, and a lead editor of Physical Review Applied.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99719229550?from=addon#success END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4220021/cecs-virtual-faculty-research-talks/ DTSTAMP:20261002T120000 DTSTART:20261002T120000 DTEND:20261002T130000 LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:CECS Virtual Faculty Research Talks URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4220021/cecs-virtual-faculty-research-talks/ DESCRIPTION:The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)'s Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from noon to 1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A. Targeted to faculty, scientists, and potential industry and government partners, all are invited to Zoom-in and hear presentations by UCF's engineering and computer science faculty who explain their cutting-edge, pioneering research endeavors in quick snapshots.\n\nThese talks provide an opportunity to get to know -- and collaborate with -- our faculty who are advancing innovations in all areas of engineering and computer science, including smart city technology, aerospace, energy, modeling and simulation, medicine, advanced materials, cyber security, and more. Each faculty presenter will narrate as they share illustrative slides.\n\nModerated by Subith Vasu, Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, viewers can submit questions in real-time and express interest in collaborating.\n\nThe Oct. 2, 2026 presenter lineup:\n\n * Xin Chen, Ph.D., Department of Materials Science and Engineering: "Electrochemical Materials Engineering: From Microdroplets to Ocean-Scale Carbon Removal"\n * Stergios Emmanouil, Ph.D., Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering: "Risk Modeling of Compound Hazards Under Nonstationary Conditions: From Flooding to Power Outages and Beyond"\n * Kareem Ahmed, Ph.D., Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: "High-Hypersonic Detonation Propulsion from Discovery to Hypersonic Flight"\n\n\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96681677675?from=addon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4214907/public-administration-virtual-info-session/ DTSTAMP:20261002T120000 DTSTART:20261002T120000 DTEND:20261002T124500 LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:Public Administration Virtual Info Session URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4214907/public-administration-virtual-info-session/ DESCRIPTION:You're invited to a virtual open house with the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program director and academic advisor as we prepare for the Spring 2027 admission cycle. Join us to get answers to your most frequently asked questions about the program curriculum, application requirements and more.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=8b3a03d0-6694-4b8e-a2cc-61e5ed9d83dd\nRegistration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=8b3a03d0-6694-4b8e-a2cc-61e5ed9d83dd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4211096/structured-query-language-sql/ DTSTAMP:20261002T130000 DTSTART:20261002T130000 DTEND:20261002T160000 LOCATION:R1:101: Research 1, Room 101 SUMMARY:Structured Query Language (SQL) URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4211096/structured-query-language-sql/ DESCRIPTION:Structured Query Language (SQL) is used for data retrieval, searching, modification, and reporting by relational database systems. This workshop is an introductory level course aimed at researchers and students new to databases. You will learn how to explore data stored in databases like Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, mySQL, Oracle, and SQLite using SQL. You will gain hands-on experience querying, sorting, formatting, and transforming data. You also will be introduced to various tools such as the Python and R programming languages for accessing and querying databases. \n \nLearning outcomes: \n \n\- Understand fundamental concepts of relational databases and SQL. \n\- Retrieve, filter, and sort data using SQL queries. \n\- Transform and format data for analysis and reporting. \n\- Access data from a variety of relational database systems. \n\- Connect to and query databases using Python and R. \n \nTo participate in the hands-on lab during the session, you will need to provide your own computer with a web browser and a reliable internet connection. \n \nThis event is not being recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be sent to all registrants by the end of the second business day after the conclusion of the event. Please email ResearchITEvents@ucf.edu to request access to the materials two business days after the completion of the event if you did not register.\n\nPresented by [John Aedo, Ph.D.](https://rci.research.ucf.edu/events/fall-2024-workshops-speakers/#john-aedo)\nRegistration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1yHGUubFUiqfKDk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4196870/virtual-career-drop-in/ DTSTAMP:20261002T130000 DTSTART:20261002T130000 DTEND:20261002T150000 LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:Virtual Career Drop-In URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4196870/virtual-career-drop-in/ DESCRIPTION:Join us this Fall semester (8/31-11/20)on Fridays anytime between 1-3pm by joining our zoom at go.ucf.edu/CareerDropin\n\nWe can critique:\n\n * Resume\n * LinkedIn/Handshake profile\n * Cover Letter\n * Elevator Pitch\n\n\n\nOr ask quick career questions!\n\nSee you soon! (Can't come during this time? Visit us for in-person drop-ins Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-12pm then again 1-3pm, schedule an Appointment on Handshake, or utilize vmock.com/ucf 24/7)\n\nVirtual Location URL: http://go.ucf.edu/CareerDropIn\nRegistration Link: http://go.ucf.edu/CareerDropIn END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4219877/curating-your-virtual-presence/ DTSTAMP:20261002T130000 DTSTART:20261002T130000 DTEND:20261002T140000 LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:Curating Your Virtual Presence URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4219877/curating-your-virtual-presence/ DESCRIPTION:Join UCF IT's Tech Hub as we talk about how to use audiovisual techniques to make your meetings more credible and effective. These tips will work for any virtual meeting platform.\n\nWe will cover:\n\n * Best practices for Hosts, Collaborators, and Attendees in virtual meetings.\n * How to use audiovisual theory to foster professional interactions.\n * How some meeting habits hurt your credibility and derail your meeting.\n * Ways to decrease audience distraction.\n * How to make your meetings more accessible.\n\n\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ed9dbdb-0746-4b25-809e-86e293e49192@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog\nRegistration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ed9dbdb-0746-4b25-809e-86e293e49192@bb932f15-ef38-42ba-91fc-f3c59d5dd1f1?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4214977/film-the-foam-of-days-la-espuma-de-los-dias/ DTSTAMP:20261002T160000 DTSTART:20261002T160000 DTEND:20261002T180000 LOCATION:Virtual and UCF Visual Arts Auditorium: 4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32816 SUMMARY:Film: The Foam of Days (La espuma de los dias) URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4214977/film-the-foam-of-days-la-espuma-de-los-dias/ DESCRIPTION:This film is featured in the 2026 Latin American Film Festival. In addition to the in-person screening, the film will be available to watch on the festival's virtual platform for one week afterward.\n\nTrailer: [THE FOAM OF DAYS ](https://vimeo.com/463041545?fl=pl&fe=vl)\n\nSYPNOSIS\n\nSpanish with English subtitles\n\nWith Gaston Pauls, Lieter Ledesma, Hugo Reyes, Frank Egusquiza\n\nA man released from prison seeks to recover his old friends and lost love, while threatened by his victim's brother whom he killed involuntarily. This film tells the story of four friends, inseparable since childhood, in the Casablanca district of old Havana. Their friendship will be battered by difficult trials, but the tragedy will only strengthen their bond: after all, they are like brothers. A dramatic comedy that shows us with splendor the young people and Cuba of today.\n\nFive years in the making, this Cuban story is about camaraderie, friendship, and the human being who lives daily in a reality that conditions him, but does not determine him.\n\nVirtual Location URL: https://sciences.ucf.edu/politics/latin-american-film-festival-2026/\nRegistration Link: https://sciences.ucf.edu/politics/latin-american-film-festival-2026/\nRegistration Info: Registration is free and open to the public for both the in-person and virtual screening. The film will be available on the virtual platform for one week after the in-person screening. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4179155/ucf-womens-soccer-vs-colorado/ DTSTAMP:20261002T190000 DTSTART:20261002T190000 DTEND:20261002T210000 LOCATION:UCF Soccer and Track Complex SUMMARY:UCF Women's Soccer vs. Colorado URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4179155/ucf-womens-soccer-vs-colorado/ DESCRIPTION:The UCF women's soccer team welcomes Colorado in Big 12 Conference play on Oct. 2\n\nUCF students attend matches for free with valid UCF student ID. \n\nFor the most up-to-date information on the women's soccer team, visit [ucfknights.com](https://ucfknights.com/sports/womens-soccer). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4199768/belay-class/ DTSTAMP:20261002T190000 DTSTART:20261002T190000 DTEND:20261002T210000 LOCATION:UCF Climbing Tower SUMMARY:Belay Class URL:https://events.ucf.edu/event/4199768/belay-class/ DESCRIPTION:One of the best ways to enjoy the UCF Climbing Tower is to become belay certified! This Climbing Tower-specific certification will allow you to belay your friends at the Climbing Tower and continue to grow your climbing skills. \n\nThe Process:\n\nYou will start with a belay class. This class will teach you the basics of belaying and climbing safety. You will learn the belay method that we accept at the Climbing Tower and have the chance to practice one-on-one with our Climbing Tower staff. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing. Long athletic pants are recommended but not required. You will be required to climb during the class. If you have your own climbing equipment, we encourage you to bring your equipment with you. \n\nAfter demonstrating competency in safety and skills in the class, you will complete a belay test. The belay test will include questions about the information you learned in the belay class and a skills test. You must be able to properly demonstrate all technical aspects of the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure to a Climbing Tower staff. It is possible to fail the belay test. You will be required to retake the belay test before you can be certified. \n\nAfter completing the belay class and passing the belay test, you will have to complete five belay check-offs before you receive your full belay certification. These check-offs are done at the Climbing Tower during normal operating hours and are intended to confirm that you can consistently perform the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure. To complete these check-offs, let a Climbing Tower staff know that you need to complete your check-offs and they will help you.\n\nOnce you've completed all of the above, you will receive your belay certification card. Please bring that with you to the Climbing Tower! \n\nTo Register for a Belay Class:\n\nSign up for your belay class at the RWC Climbing Tower front desk during normal business hours. Students can take the stairs or elevators to the first floor and go left. The desk is behind the stairs in the northeast corner of the main building.\n\nClass registration opens two weeks before the day of the class, but participants must be registered at least 48 hours in advance. Space is limited to eight people per class.\n\nBelay classes are free for current UCF Students and RWC Members (with an active membership). If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so no later than 48 hours before the class. \n\nFailure to show up for the belay or climbing technique class, or cancel within the allotted time will result in a forfeit fee of $30.00. \n\nHow to Cancel:\n\nYou can cancel your belay class by going to the Climbing Tower or the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours, or by emailing outdoor@ucf.edu.\n\nFall 2026 Dates: \n\n * Friday, September 11th: 12:00pm-2:00pm\n * Sunday, September 27th: 4:00pm-6:00pm\n * Friday, October 2nd: 7:00pm-9:00pm\n * Sunday, October 18th: 4:00pm-6:00pm\n * Friday, November 6th: 12:00pm-2:00pm\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5e15dc1b-10b2-42be-a6b8-4ad27361cc6a END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR